Malfono Ninos Aho: April 24, 1945 – July 15, 2013

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It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Malfono Ninos Aho on July 15, 2013 in San Pedro, CA, surrounded by his loved ones. Malfono’s life came full circle today; July 15th marks the anniversary of the founding of the Mtakasto Othurayto Demoqrotayto (Assyrian Democratic Organization) of which he was a founding member, as well as the holiday of Mor Kiryakos of Girkeh-Shamo, Malfono’s village in Syria. Until his last breath, he lived his life as he always did, a true patriot.

Ninos Aho’s ideology will live forever through his poetry and the passion & pride he instilled in Assyrians around the world. The truest way to honor him and his dedication to Mighty Assyria will be to work as steadfastly as he did to ensure that:

We thank the community from the bottom of our hearts for the love and support they have shown us through these difficult times. We will update everyone here and on Malfono’s Facebook fan page with details of the services as soon as they become available.

All throughout your life, you roared like the Lion of Babylon… tonight that Lion sleeps soundly..

You inspired me many years ago with your Nationalistic and Patriotic poems.. I came to Australia at the age of 6 months old so I had no recollection of my country nor did I understand what we as a nation were being subjected to..

As a teenager, I remember being at an event where someone was reciting your poem ‘Sahda Atouraya’.. I was so engrossed in that poem that even when it finished, I was still sitting there staring at the stage even though the reader had gone.. I wanted to know who you were and where I could hear more of your poetry.. The first time I heard you, I remember the hairs on the back of my neck standing up with every word you spoke.. I was overwhelmed by the power of your voice, your words and the effect they had on me and I knew from THAT day, you would be a major influence in my life

It is because of YOU Rabi Ninos that I now write Nationalistic and Patriot poems for my country Assyria and its people… Thankyou for planting the seeds of patriotism in my mind which blossomed and allowed me to go back and visit my country after 43 years.. Thankyou for touching my life in ways you’ll never know.. May you rest in eternal peace knowing that the ink from your pen will continue to flow in mine

With deep sorrow, and a great sense of loss, we mourn with Assyrians around the world with the passing of the great poet and a national hero Malfono Ninos Aho. Malfono Ninos Aho passed away on July 15, 2013 in his home alongside family and friends, after a courageous 12 year fight with cancer.

He was born in the village of Gerke Shamo in 1945 in Syria and moved to Qamishli to complete his studies afterwards. Ninos Aho was one of few who helped in the establishment and breakthrough of the Assyrian Democratic Organization in 1957.
After obtaining a high school diploma, he moved to Damascus to study Biology at the university of Damascus. He would return to Qamishli to work as a teacher. He then would later move to Germany and later on move and settle in the United States.

He was a man of great character and had strong belief in his cause and people. He was a guiding light and a great mentor that promoted enthusiasm and love of a nation for all generations to come.

It is by big sadness I was reached by the sad news that my close and dear friend Ninos have left us but he Will Always be With us in all the ways.
My deepest condolences To the Aho family.
May your soul rest in peace My friend.

Aloho Mhasele Malfono dilan NINOS AHO!
He was an inspiration for at least two generations. I hope and i am sure that his message and dream will come true.
Our condolences to his family. May God rest his soul.

When I heard about your death, I could not stop my tears and sorrow! If someone can say I have dedicated my life to my nation, than you are that one! Whole your life until your death, you sacrificed yourself to your nation. That’s the biggest offer someone can make in his or her life.

The entire Assyrian nation is mourning: who will give now this nation inspiration, who will give it energy, water and sun?

Assyria will rise, it will rise if we follow your steps and your love for your nation!!

This is sad month for all the Assyrians. Ninos Aho was a true Assyrian nationalist, he was born Assyrian, lived Assyrian and died Assyrian. He’s work is impressive and he’s passionate voice along with his fiery speeches will not be forgotten any time soon.
For every solider that falls, there should be more whom will take the torch of Assyria.
May God give him eternal peace and reward his great work in the after life.